Pembroke Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,922, Pembroke recorded 85 crimes in June 2025, equating to a crime rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 32.1% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking one of the most pronounced deviations from the national trend in recent months. The crime profile reveals a stark contrast between violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 41.2% of total crimes—35 incidents in total—while property crimes made up just 29.4% (25 cases). This imbalance suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, potentially linked to the area's seasonal dynamics. June, the start of summer, typically sees increased tourism in Pembrokeshire's coastal regions, which may contribute to higher incidences of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. The area's built-up character within Pembrokeshire—a mix of historic town centres and modern amenities—likely influences the prevalence of certain crimes. For instance, the high rate of violence and sexual offences (4.4 per 1,000) could reflect the density of social interactions in the town's core, while shoplifting's sharp rise may be tied to the influx of visitors during the early summer months. These patterns contrast with the UK average for similar offences, where violence and sexual offences are 54% below Pembroke's rate, highlighting a localised challenge that requires targeted community engagement and policing strategies.

June 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting surging by 600% compared to May, jumping from 2 to 14 incidents. This spike, occurring alongside a 12.9% rise in violence and sexual offences, suggests a compounding effect of summer tourism and increased foot traffic in local retail areas. Conversely, burglary dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), potentially reflecting heightened community vigilance or improved security measures in residential zones. The breakdown of crimes also reveals striking contrasts with UK averages: shoplifting in Pembroke is 186% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 8% below. Possession of weapons—2 cases—exceeds the UK average by 275%, a figure that could indicate a niche but concerning trend warranting closer monitoring. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the 600% increase in shoplifting, which may prompt local businesses to enhance surveillance or adopt anti-theft measures during peak tourist periods. Meanwhile, the significant drop in burglary suggests that targeted interventions in the previous month may have had a measurable impact, though the low absolute numbers mean caution is needed in interpreting long-term trends.

Pembroke's crime rate in June 2025 (10.7 per 1,000) represents a 3.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 10.4 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend in overall criminal activity. When contextualised to daily life, this equates to approximately 3 crimes reported each day in the area—a figure that, while modest on an individual level, accumulates to a significant monthly burden for the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than some urban centres, remains higher than the UK average. This statistic underscores the importance of localised crime prevention efforts, particularly in an area where the population density is relatively low but the concentration of social and commercial activity is high. The comparison with the UK average also highlights the need for targeted strategies in Pembroke: while the area's violent crime rate is 54% above the national average, its anti-social behaviour rate is 8% below—a divergence that may reflect the unique social fabric of the built-up area. These figures, when viewed through the lens of Pembroke's population size and geographic context, illustrate both the challenges and opportunities for community-based policing and public engagement initiatives tailored to the region's specific needs.